About This Book
The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Virginia, 11th Edition is the official reference manual approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) for use by candidates preparing for the Virginia contractor licensing exams. Published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), the book is priced at approximately $80 and is required reading for both Class A and Class B license applicants.
Book Organization and Content
Part 1 – Business Planning & Startup: Guides readers through writing a business plan, selecting an appropriate business structure, understanding insurance and licensing requirements, and developing foundational skills in management and marketing.
Part 2 – Operations & Project Management: Covers the day-to-day fundamentals of construction, including job estimating, contract management, scheduling, workplace safety, and environmental responsibilities.
Part 3 – Administration & Finances: Addresses essential back-office topics such as financial management, basic tax principles, and local lien laws.
Key Uses
- Exam Preparation: Serves as the primary reference for the PSI-administered Virginia Business and Project Management licensing exam.
- Field Reference: Functions as a practical, everyday guide for licensed contractors seeking to operate a safe and legally compliant construction business.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 3 licensing exams. We've written 338 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.